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Creola, Alabama


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Creola, Alabama

Creola, Alabama, in Mobile county, is 13 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 137 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Mobile metropolitan area. Creola contains a population of approximately 2,002.

The People and Families of Creola

In Creola, about 61% of adults are married. Creola has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Creola had a median family income of $38,942.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Creola.

Creola Housing

Creola has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Creola, 99% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Creola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Creola Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Creola, AL

Comparing Creola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime12
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